At about 6:10 pm yesterday (9th) evening, Sham Shui Po Police District Special Duty Squad officers launched an operation code-named "TIGERSURGE" after in-depth investigation based on information and raided a house at No. 42 Cheung Sha Wan Road. Unit, smashed a suspected illegal online baccarat gambling stall.
During the operation, the police arrested a 46-year-old local female person in charge surnamed Zhu on suspicion of "operating a gambling establishment" and a 25-year-old local man surnamed Lin on suspicion of "assisting in operating a gambling establishment". Both were also suspected of violating the "Prevention and Control" The Illness (Prohibition of Group Gathering) Regulations (Chapter 599G) may be prosecuted.
In addition, 6 local men and 3 local women, aged between 41 and 69, were arrested for "gambling in gambling establishments". They were also suspected of violating the Prevention and Control of Diseases (Prohibition of Group Gathering) Regulations. (Chapter 599G), the police officer issued a fixed penalty notice to them.
During the operation, police officers seized 2 computers, 6 TV screens, 1 baccarat table, about 30,000 yuan in gambling money and about 100,000 yuan in chips.
All arrested men and women are now being detained for investigation.
The police reiterated that according to the “Gambling Ordinance” Chapter 148 of the Laws of Hong Kong, the management of gambling establishments and gambling in gambling establishments are serious crimes. The former can be fined up to 5 million yuan and imprisoned for 7 years on conviction, and the latter can be fined up to 30,000 yuan upon conviction. Yuan and imprisonment for 9 months.
In addition, the Prevention and Control of Diseases (Prohibition of Group Gathering) Regulations (Chapter 599G) stipulates that groups of more than 4 people are prohibited in public places.
The police urge everyone to take care of themselves and others and strictly abide by relevant laws to help control the epidemic and reduce the risk of the virus spreading in the community.
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